Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, AirAsia or Jetstar?

AirAsia: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), up to 7 kg (15.4 lb). Jetstar: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), up to 7 kg (15.4 lb).

Do AirAsia and Jetstar include a carry-on on basic economy?

AirAsia: Every fare includes one cabin bag plus one laptop bag or handbag, 7 kg in total. Bags strapped together count as separate pieces. Jetstar: Starter includes 7 kg of carry-on across two pieces but no checked bag.

Where do AirAsia and Jetstar fly from?

AirAsia's main hubs are KUL. Jetstar's are Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD), BNE. The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are AirAsia and Jetstar partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (AirAsia: none; Jetstar: none), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

AK vs JQ · 2026 comparison

AirAsia vs Jetstar

AirAsia and Jetstar are closely matched on the things we compare. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

AirAsia

No clear category wins

Jetstar

No clear category wins

Quick verdict

AirAsia and Jetstar are closely matched on the things we compare. Both include a carry-on on every fare.

Carry-on size: AirAsia: 56 × 36 × 23 cm · Jetstar: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: AirAsia: Included on every fare · Jetstar: Included on every fare

Side by side

	AirAsia	Jetstar
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 36 × 23 cm	56 × 36 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Included on every fare
Carry-on weight limit	7 kg (15.4 lb)	7 kg (15.4 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 10 cm	Must fit under the seat
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	AirAsia Rewards	None
Main hubs	KUL	MEL, SYD, BNE

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Both airlines allow a carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in).

Both include it on their cheapest fares.

Carry-on weight limits: 7 kg (15.4 lb) on AirAsia, 7 kg (15.4 lb) on Jetstar.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in) on AirAsia, and anything that fits under the seat on Jetstar.

Loyalty and where they fly

AirAsia is not in an alliance and Jetstar is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: AirAsia Rewards (AirAsia) and none (Jetstar).

AirAsia's main hubs are KUL. Jetstar's are Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD), BNE. The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose AirAsia if you want…

nonstops from KUL

Choose Jetstar if you want…

nonstops from MEL, SYD, BNE

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.